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China's Fujian Province provides the 16th medical team to Botswana in September 2020
| Funder | Fujian Provincial Government |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Botswana |
| Country | Botswana |
| Start Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| End Date | Dec 07, 2028 |
| Duration | 3,002 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 91740 |
Grant Description
On September 19, 2020, China's Fujian Province dispatched the 16th medical team to Botswana. The team consisted of 46 members and stayed in Botswana for two years, departing on September 28, 2022. The team was dispatched to Botswana to assist in COVID-19 treatment, prevention efforts, and general medical aid.
According to the Fujian Government, by August 31, 2021, the team had received 26,971 outpatients, 14,015 inpatients, and performed 2,926 surgeries in Botswana. On September 18, 2020, the Fujian Provincial Health Commission held a departure ceremony for the medical team.
Ambassador Wang Xuefeng, Counselor Wang Bangfu, Counselor Yang Xunlei, all the staff of the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, Fang Shaoxiong, members of the Party Group of Fujian Provincial Health and Health Commission, and the members of the 16th medical aid team participated in the event.
On September 28, 2022, a farewell ceremony was held for the team in Botswana where the Botswana minister of health thanked the team for their work.
Sources & References
- 中国（福建）第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队启程出征
- 中国（福建）第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队出征
- 方少雄出席第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队抵博开展抗疫医疗合作一周年线上活动
- MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS WELCOMES THE 16th CHINA MEDICAL TEAM
- 中国（福建）第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队出征
- 中国（福建）第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队出征
- 中国第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队自福建启程
- 组图丨中国（福建）第16批援博茨瓦纳医疗队启程
- REMARKS BY THE HON MINISTER OF HEALTH DR EDWIN G. DIKOLOTI DURING THE FAREWELL CEREMONY OF THE 16TH CHINA MEDICAL TEAM IN BOTSWANA
- 驻博茨瓦纳大使王雪峰出席第16批中国援博医疗队欢送会
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